Low-carb diets just keep on coming. The latest version is the ketogenic, or ‘keto’ plan which was first developed to successfully treat epilepsy in the 1920s. The ketogenic plan is a low-carb, high-fat diet that many people swear by for increased energy, weight loss, and […]
You know what’s great about the spring? It’s the bounty of fresh produce that makes its way to our kitchen tables. One signal that the seasons are changing is the sight of busy markets and roadside stands, at which you can find the caviar of […]
Nestled on the beautiful grounds of Lodi’s Wine & Roses, Towne Corner Café & Market at Wine & Roses has been serving up some of the freshest bites around since they opened in 2018. Specializing in seasonally changing menu items that you can either take […]
Around here, the Midgley name is so strongly associated with incredible food that just hearing that moniker is probably enough to make your mouth water. So, it was to the delight of locals that Michael Midgley decided to expand his culinary empire by opening a […]
Sisters Lisa and Jamie Freeman are a dynamic duo. These two aren’t just talented chefs, they are fabulous people as well. With Jamie’s enthusiasm for hospitality and Lisa’s passion in the kitchen, it’s a winning combination for San Joaquin foodies. Co-Owners and Executive Chefs at […]
Michael Webster – Hawk’s Landing Wine Cellars What is your winemaking style? This probably sounds cliché, but for me winemaking is a whole process starting out in the vineyard and ending with the consumer. I love walking through the rows of grapes, touching them, smelling […]
To say that wine is something that Markus Bokisch knows well would be an understatement. Born in Germany and raised in California, he spent his summers in Spain with his mother’s family, where wine is the preferred drink at mealtimes. When he and his wife […]
Sometimes, the best way to get something done the way you want is to do it yourself. And no one has embodied that lifestyle better than Juan Gonzalez. As head chef and co-owner at El Pazcifico Mexican Grill & Cantina, in just over a year […]
Pizza: whether you love it hot and fresh or as a chilled leftover, with a thin crust or thick crust, or with no toppings or all the toppings, it’s a dish that’s beloved almost universally. And the best part? It’s so varied that there is […]
Original Recipes by the Fine Foodie Philanthropist There is something majestic about spring! Maybe it’s the first blooms that brighten your day or the longer days that afford the opportunity to opt outside later into the evenings. But to me, the BEST sign of spring […]
We ask you this: what’s more American than chicken and waffles? This match made in culinary heaven features all the crunch and savory flavor of fried chicken, elevated by the sweetness of a syrup-soaked waffle. And, as everybody in San Joaquin knows, nobody does this […]
Yoga studio owner. History buff. Holistic medicine expert. Chef. Jennifer Kupka Kingston is all these things and more. And for Jennifer, cooking is more than a career—it’s a way of life. Her role as Chef de Cuisine and manager for the Lodi Airport Café is […]
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